In his State of the Union address, President Biden laid out his vision for transforming women’s health research and improving women’s lives all across America. The President called on Congress to make a bold, transformative investment of $12 billion in new funding for women’s health research. This investment would be used to create a Fund…
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Remarks by President Biden at the National Governors Association Winter Meeting
East Room 11:23 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Please sit down. Thank you. If I were smart, I’d leave right now. (Laughter.) Folks, thank you very much. Governor Cox, Governor Polis, all the governors for being here. I — I know you just heard — did Jill already speak — my wife? AUDIENCE…
FACT SHEET: On One Year Anniversary of Reignited Cancer Moonshot, Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to End Cancer as We Know It
One year ago, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden reignited the Cancer Moonshot, setting an ambitious, achievable goal: to reduce the death rate from cancer by at least 50 percent over the next 25 years, and improve the experience of people and families living with and surviving cancer, ultimately ending cancer as we know…
ICYMI: Washington Post (Opinion): As bad as covid-19 has been, a future pandemic could be even worse — unless we act now
By Dr. Eric Lander, President Biden’s Science Advisor and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Coronavirus vaccines can end the current pandemic if enough people choose to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting vaccinated. But in the years to come, we will still need to defend against a…
A Proclamation on National Homeownership Month, 2021
For millions of Americans, homeownership is the cornerstone of a life with security, with dignity, and with hope. A home is more than four walls and a roof; it is a place where we can celebrate triumphs and weather the trials of life. A place where we can watch our families grow and prosper. A…
President Biden Appoints Members to National Cancer Advisory Board
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced the appointment of seven distinguished clinicians and researchers to the National Cancer Advisory Board, which plays an important role in guiding the Director of the National Cancer Institute in setting the course for the national cancer research program. President Biden is committed to ending cancer as we know it…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Designates Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
This week President Biden signed a proclamation establishing the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Mississippi and Illinois. The new national monument will help tell the story of the events surrounding Emmett Till’s murder, their significance in the civil rights movement and American history, and the broader story of Black oppression, survival, and…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:39 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So, I just have a — just something really quick at the top. Is the — the mics are always funky. Is it funky? Q It’s normal. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: No? Q You sound good. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: …
Dolley Payne Todd Madison
Dolley Payne Todd Madison, one of the best known and loved First Ladies, was the wife of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817). Her iconic style and social presence boosted her husband’s popularity as President. For half a century she was the most important woman in the social circles of America.…
Remarks by President Biden in Press Conference | Madrid, Spain
Institución Ferial de MadridMadrid, Spain 2:56 P.M. CEST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you. If you have a seat, please sit down. You’d think someone else walked in the room. Thank you very much for taking the time to be here. I think we can all agree that this has been a historic NATO…